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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … records maintained at the department did not match those in the town payroll register. Town of Hague – Departmental … under the LOSAP point system were accurate and complete. In addition, three volunteer firefighters, who are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… to review the Agency’s processes for evaluating, awarding and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2014 … August 13, 2015. Background The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1973 and is the sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local government that expends … awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in accordance … Am I Required to Have an Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany Public Library , Cambria Housing Authority and the Oneida County … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (Albany County) There is no … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany Public Library Cambria Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company Financial Operations 2017M105
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialLeaves of Absence – State Police Plan
… Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive earnings, credit is … for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the … please send a request to NYSLRS using our secure contact form . Please include the approximate dates you were on leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/leaves-absenceSouthern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Billed Receivables (2015M-364)
… contractual provisions. BOCES does not have a policy to charge districts interest on late payments. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal policy to stipulate how to deal with delinquent districts for nonpayment of services. Consider assessing interest charges on invoices that remain unpaid after the due dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/22/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-billed-receivablesOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Separation Payments (2016M-217)
… separation payments based on Board-approved contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … component school districts. BOCES, which provides programs for approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a … boards of the component districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $50.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/02/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-separation-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2101
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2023 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease. Affected Employees Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2023 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2101-2023-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-decreaseGreece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through July … written policies or procedures to monitor retiree health insurance eligibility. Health insurance invoices did not contain supporting enrollee … Greece Central School District Retiree Health Insurance 2016M54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54Elmont Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2017M-82)
… The Elmont Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates six schools … adopted budgets that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations, none of which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/elmont-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-82State Agencies Bulletin No. 291
… Actions Agencies are required to enter the transactions for deduction code 899, NYS World Trade Center Relief Fund, … using the following effective date and deduction end date for the appropriate cycle. Cycle Effective Date Deduction End … 12/25/2002 NOTE: There are 27 paychecks in the year 2002 for Administration cycle employees. For Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/291-new-deduction-code-899-new-york-state-nys-world-trade-center-relief-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1982
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2022 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate. Affected Employees Employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1982-2022-paid-family-leave-rate-increasePearl River Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-407)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 through September 26, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.6 million. Key Findings … were unable to provide evidence that they obtained quotes for eight of the 27 purchases we reviewed. District personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/03/pearl-river-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-407Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… Key Finding The Library System’s purchasing policy does not address New York State General Municipal Law bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other self-study packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. … online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to train staff and will allow local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingVillage of West Haverstraw - Accrued Leave and Benefits (2019M-143)
… employees, or the amount of sick leave accrued and to be carried over to the next fiscal year. For 2018, the amounts paid by … findings and indicated that they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/09/06/village-west-haverstraw-accrued-leave-and-benefits-2019m-143Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… Company funds. Company officials did not approve any debit card transactions, and not all debit card transactions had supporting documentation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Altona in Clinton County. The … supporting documentation to show that they were audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure … to approving the claims for payment. Ensure that the audit and approval of claims for payment is adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… sufficient oversight and management of the Town Hall expansion project. Key Findings An itemized budget was never … Town of Schroon Town Hall Expansion Project 2018M128 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128